November 2021 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Santa (s) needed for Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's Zoom with Santa
by Margaret Reardon 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

Hello all- Last year CVLT's *Zoom with Santa s*essions were a huge hit and we want to bring it back this year. We need a Santa to make it happen. Tentative schedule is two weekday evenings from 6-8 and a Saturday and Sunday from 12-4, but that could change based on the responses to this posting.Responses will also determine the actual dates, which will all be in December. The ideal Santa will - Have own costume - Have access to Zoom (this can be done from your own home) - Have Santa experience There is a stipend of $100 available. Please email me your interest at margaret(a)cvlt.org Priority will be given to those who email photos and/or videos of themselves playing Santa. Thanks! Margaret -- Margaret Reardon Managing Director Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (440) 247-8955 margaret(a)cvlt.org http://www.cvlt.org/ 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/chagrin-valley-little-theater/> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/chagrintheatre/>

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CenterStage Theatre Presents "It's A Wonderful Life" the radio drama version at Walsh Jesuit!
by dave banks 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

“It’s A Wonderful Life” To Be Performed At Walsh Jesuit High School The CenterStage Theater PROUDLY PRESENTS "It's a Wonderful Life" the radio drama version developed by Anthony Palermo! Based upon the famous film by Frank Capra, original music by Johnathan Green and directed by David Banks, this show will harken back to the 40s when the famous story was made into a motion picture. Our production will feature actors playing the characters in a radio studio audience setting, complete with live sound effects! The audience will get their chance to be a part of the action as well. Shows will be November 11 at 7:00PM, November 12 and 13 at 7:30PM in the school’s theatre, located at 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. There will be a preview performance on November 10th at 7PM. We ask that people attending the performance please wear a mask while in the theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and Seniors, and the preview show on November 10 is $5.00. For tickets, go to: https://www.walshjesuit.org/the-arts/performing-arts <https://www.walshjesuit.org/the-arts/performing-arts?fbclid=IwAR02QhPHSeRAQ…>, or call 330-929-4205.

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Godspell auditions for high school girls!
by Amanda Martin 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

All area high school girls – whether attending public or private schools – are welcome and encouraged to audition for *Godspell*, this year's spring musical at Saint Ignatius High School. More information is below. *Additionally, there will be an informational meeting/audition workshop Wednesday, November 10 at 4:15 pm in the school's Breen Center for the Performing Arts. While attendance is not mandatory to audition, the meeting is a great opportunity to understand what we're looking for in auditions, the director's vision for the show, etc. Lots more information can be found at www.ignatius.edu/drama If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me atamartin(a)ignatius.edu Hope to see you at the meeting and auditions, Amanda Martin *Godspell Auditions: Nov 30-Dec 2* *Performances: March 18-20, March 25-26* *Rehearsals begin the week of January 10th* -- Amanda Martin, B.A. *Theology Department* *Harlequins Assistant Director* *Co-Moderator: Labre Ministry to the Homeless * P: 216-651-0222 ext. 4802 amartin(a)ignatius.edu <afior(a)ignatius.edu> www.ignatius.edu Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th St. Cleveland, OH 44113

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Casting Call for 2nd Act
by Karen Snyder 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

*Currently auditioning Female Actors (30-70 role age range) **and Male Actors (30-70 role age range)* *in recovery, or lived experience with close family/friends with substance use disorder, who have the flexibility for shows throughout the year! Must be available for shows in the daytime/weekdays.$120 per show. $25 per hour in-person rehearsals, $15 per hour for virtual training -- ongoing work for a Theatre Company in CLEVELAND focused on spreading awareness about substance use disorder.* *• We are a recovery-friendly workplace. Priority is given to actors in recovery from drug and alcohol use, OR who have a lived experience with substance use disorder (i.e. have a personal relationship or lived experience with family/friends / significant others with substance use disorder).* *• 2nd Act is a newly merged organization of Improbable Players (IP) and COAAST that has been using theater performances and workshops to address addiction and the opioid epidemic for the combined past 37+ years. Together they provide educational programming & workshops to youth across OH, MA, NY, and RI and work with schools, organizations, and other nonprofits to spread their message and support to a wide audience. Our performances are 30–40-minute plays followed by a talkback with the audience.• We do require all actors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to employment.• We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+, and differently-abled people to audition!* *Please fill out this form and send your photo/headshot & acting resume to “staff(a)weare2ndact.org <staff(a)weare2ndact.org>” with the subject line "Ohio Actor Submission - (your name) and fill out this google form for consideration. Thanks!!!* *FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/LE7u1aGcim1MRm2u9 <https://forms.gle/LE7u1aGcim1MRm2u9>LEARN MORE: https://www.weare2ndact.org/ <https://www.weare2ndact.org/>"* -- *Karen Snyder* | She, Her, Hers Ohio Regional Director, 2nd Act, Inc weare2ndact.org | 216-714-3288 | @weare2ndact *Our story continues...* PO Box 175 North Olmsted, OH 44070

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Navidad Flamenca: Flamenco Music & Dance Performance
by Alice Blumenfeld 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

✨Cleveland’s first flamenco company presents their first annual ✨ ✨Winter Recital & performance✨ 💃💃💃Navidad Flamenca: A Spanish Christmas💃💃💃 ✨✨✨Add some sparks to the holiday season this year and switch up your holiday concert traditions for some fiery flamenco! ✨✨✨ $25 Dec. 19th 7pm Beachland Ballroom Vaccine proof or negative Covid-19 test required All-ages performance Join ABREPASO flamenco for an exciting evening of live flamenco music and dance with special guests from New York City and Spain - José Moreno <https://www.josemorenoflamenco.com/> and Sol "La Argentinita." <http://www.flamencoysol.com/> From passionate solos to exciting group pieces and even a few flamenco Christmas Carols (Villancicos), it's a perfect way to ring in the holidays! The concert is appropriate for all ages. This winter celebration of flamenco will showcase local students and talent along with nationally acclaimed and award winning dancer Alice Blumenfeld, whose performances have been called "sharp and exhilarating" (Philadelphia Inquirer), "fierce presence, her movements seem to arise from several feet beneath the ground" (Thinking Dance) "…simply to be enjoyed—a solo that exhibits the performer’s unique presence and undeniable skill—Blumenfeld pounds her flamenco heels like the heart beating when the mind ruminates upon some torment late at night.” -Irene Hsiao, Independent Dance Reviewer Ticket Link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/abrepaso-flamenco-presents-navidad-flamenco… About ABREPASO flamenco: ABREPASO flamenco is Northeast Ohio’s premiere flamenco music and dance company. Our work aims to build new entry points into flamenco, connecting people across differences, and to build new pathways within flamenco, pushing the limits of the artform and its ability to communicate the human experience. Since relocating to Ohio in 2019, we offer a variety of community outreach and education programs for all ages, including free kids classes at the Julia de Burgos CAC, programs in public schools, and an intensive pre-professional program. Director Alice Blumenfeld is nationally recognized for her choreography and abilities in flamenco. She is a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, a National YoungArts Foundation awardee, a Fulbright Scholar, and a 2020 recipient of an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award in Choreography. She’s grateful to offer the highest quality flamenco dance in Northeast Ohio and for the opportunities to grow Abrepaso right here in Cleveland. Having toured much of the country, she’s been to a lot of cities, and believes Cleveland is the greatest city in the U.S. Visit www.abrepaso.org for more info.

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Berko review: THE PROM @ Connor Palace
by Roy Berko 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGMENT: THE PROM is an old-fashioned musical which tells a contemporary tale with a moral. The touring company gives a fresh, dynamic, fun and tune-filled performance that delighted the audience and got a well-deserved standing ovation. Applause, Applause!* *To read the entire review go to: *https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ *To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: * *www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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“A Broadway Christmas Carol” Coming This Holiday Season!
by Hannah Hilty 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Western Reserve Playhouse presents: “A Broadway Christmas Carol” Created By Kathy Saylor Directed by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski - Musical Direction by David Coxe - Choreographed by Jailyn Harris Special Event Show Dates: December 3 - 5, 10, & 11, 2021 A Broadway Christmas Carol is presented through special arrangement with Chanticleer Productions, LLP. SYNOPSIS: “A Broadway Christmas Carol,” created by Kathy Saylor, is a delicious cross between the classic Dickens’ tale and uproarious song parodies of favorite, familiar Broadway show tunes. Songs like Annie’s “Tomorrow,” Les Miserables “Bring Him Home,” and so much more… An evening filled with holiday cheer, laughter and fun family time! " ...musical-theater fanatics who like to laugh should head to the theatre with jingle bells on." - The Washington Post This special event has five showings: December 3, 4, 5, 10, & 11, 2021; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM; Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $20 each. Western Reserve Playhouse is proud to welcome back Bernedette Hisey (Bridges of Madison County) and Dennis Runkle (Emma) to our stage! We’d also like to welcome our newest actor, Kevin Kelly, who has directed at WRP but now graces our stage. Director - Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski * Musical Director - David Coxe * Stage Manager – Sue Snyder * Costume Designer - Eric Coulbourne * Light Designer – Daniel Hunsicker * Set Build - Jim Gremba * Sound Designer – Jim Gremba * Set Designer - A WRP Team Effort A Broadway Christmas Carol created by Kathy Saylor. Shows run from December 3rd to 11th, 2021. Tickets are $20.00 for Special Event Admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thewrp.org or at the door. Click here for more info! https://thewrp.org/a-broadway-christmas-carol/ *Please let me know if you have any questions.* Best, Hannah Hilty Administrative Assistant Western Reserve Playhouse -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Wolf Creek Players' STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jim Trenta 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

Wolf Creek Players present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling With special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service Directed by Brian Westerley November 18, 19, 20, 2021 Evening Performances 7:30 pm Saturday Matinee 2:00 pm HOUSTON HALL 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, OH General Admission: $14 (Thursday Night & Saturday Matinee) $16 (Friday & Saturday Night) Available at door ** masks required during performances for our audience's protection ** Questions: call 234-281-7964 (leave message) or 330-618-8034 (Donna) Email: wolfcreekplayers(a)gmail.com

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Auditions / The Weir by Conor McPherson / none too fragile
by Sean Derry 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

What: Auditions for The Weir by Conor McPherson Where: none too fragile theatre 732 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302 (Theatre is located at back of property behind large parking lot.) When: Friday, November 5th @ 8 - 9:30pm Who: Any White Male, 35 - 50, Irish Accent. Roles Needed: Finbar & Jim Roles Already Cast: Valerie - Rachel Kolis Jack - David Peacock Brendan - James Rankin Directed by Sean Derry Details: Please RSVP intent to audition to sjsderry(a)gmail.com. There are no individual time slots. Show up as close to 8pm as possible. Auditions will close at 9:30pm. Sides will be available at theatre @ 7pm. All non AEA roles are paid a Stipend of $600. Performances: March 18th - April 2nd Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm Sunday, March 27th @ 2pm Monday, March 28th @ 8pm Rehearsals: February 13th - March 17th Monday - Thursdays @ 7pm - 10:30ishpm Sunday, February 13th @ 7pm Sunday, March 13th @ 7pm About: In a bar in rural Ireland, the local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby “haunted” house. However, the tables are soon turned when she spins a yarn of her own. “You shed all sense of time at this beautiful and devious new play.” —NY Times. “A spellbinder that transfixes you…No praise in fact is too high…THE WEIR offers the most exciting evening in theatrical London.” —Guardian. “Sheer theatrical magic. I have rarely been so convinced that I have just seen a modern classic. Tremendous.” —London Daily Telegraph. “With bewitching fluency allied with a gift for locating the greatest emotions in the smallest details, and a faultless ear for idiom, McPherson achieves something remarkable.” —Times Literary Supplement (London). “The writing is rich, vivid and often wonderfully funny…A distinctive talent to cherish.” —London Telegraph. -Sean Derry- Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theatre 330.606.5317

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Intro to Improv Level 1 Class Beginning 11/13 @Imposters Theater
by Imposters Comedy 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

IMPOSTERS THEATERImprov Level 1 with Michael Busch (UCB, IO West) - Begins 11/13/2021 200.00 8-week course Saturdays 12-2pm Dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, *OFF 12/25*, *OFF 01/01*, 01/08, 01/15 Location 2406 Professor Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 $200 - 10 person cap Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots available. Please email imposterscomedy at gmail.com for more details. This course is an introduction to long-form improvisation, based on the style developed by The iO Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. We will start with a focus on the fundamentals - agreement, listening, and support - as well as the thing that should come across in every scene: the fun. We will also get into things like establishing the reality of the scene, connecting with your scene partner, and heightening based off game/premise. This class is designed for beginners up to those with some short form or long form improv experience. Each week we will develop your group and individual skills through scene work and exercises. The class will end in a class show at Imposters Theater. *To ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience, we ask that you show proof of vaccination. Thank you for understanding.* *About the instructor* Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has over fifteen years of professional experience in the Los Angeles comedy scene and entertainment industry as an actor <https://vimeo.com/220152490>, writer <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetarI9zjo7HulOBaPHbSZWtAe>, and producer <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaryhA7j-kh_DXQCGM1f8Pei>. *Training* Michael Busch is a graduate of IO’s improv training program; he also studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizens Brigade <https://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/> with founders Matt Besser <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/3772> and Matt Walsh <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909768/>, among others. *Experience* Michael Busch <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/5147> was a member of multiple house improv (Harold) teams at IO West and UCBTLA, a writer/performer on a house sketch (Maude) team at UCBTLA, and has also written/directed/produced/acted in various other shows there. He created and produced The Midnight Show <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaoczPRGtT3w5aY5W8qnbvHF> for 4.5 years, and was a writer/producer on Nick’s Big Talk Show <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaruv1s3Ad3iNBJbrci8Wqxa> hosted by Nick Thune <https://nickthune.com/>. He has written sketches and digital series for FunnyorDie <https://youtu.be/_Py6RkjNNWQ>, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, Break, Official Comedy <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetarDYpBCRcQKG1WzDRqsMxJu>, and Maker Studios; he has also produced projects for CollegeHumor <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapN0EyzTl0c59dSqBvppEde>, Defy Media, Mas Méjor <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapyyOF_6RSdK87THpNUhpXq>, and UCBComedy. His acting credits include Human Giant <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=GsgQ44_uFW4>, Key & Peele, and multiple sketches on Conan <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetar-Yp_XFsANHuzML-16oqcr>. Additional television and film acting credits: The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=mid1VvK9Xpg>, Glee, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars <https://vimeo.com/220263095>, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy <https://vimeo.com/220263315>, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapZYVuFghpm0Bz_D-iP3nR_>.

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